UK Government Consultation on Registration of Overseas-qualified Dentists
With ‘dental deserts’, where there is little NHS dental care provision, reportedly growing across the UK the national shortage of dentists…
Immigration
Moving to Scotland from the US. British Citizenship and Visa options for US citizens with Scottish Ancestry
Key things that US citizens looking to relocate to Scotland need to know when checking their Scottish ancestry, British Citizenship and…
Key Changes to Care Worker Visas
Since the publication on 19 February 2024 of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules we’ve received many enquiries about the…
National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers
National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
Major changes ahead for UK businesses recruiting international talent
In the post-Brexit, post-COVID labour market, the Skilled Worker visa is an essential tool for businesses to meet recruitment challenges…
“I wish someone had told me” – The importance of seeking legal advice before making an immigration application
When embarking on making a UK visa application, you may wonder whether it is worth seeking immigration advice. The application process can…
Be careful not to break the ‘right to work’ rules
Recruiting the right employees is crucial for the success of any business. In the UK, employers are responsible for ensuring members of…
Good news for holders of EU pre-settled status
Holders of EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status will benefit from automatic extensions from 1 September.
If you hold pre-settled or…
Can sponsorship of international staff help tackle the shortage of dentists and dental practitioners in the UK?
The British Dental Association (BDA) reports that, “Two thirds (65%) say their practices have unfilled vacancies for dentists. 82% of those…
How the plans for a hike in visa application and health surcharge fees will affect British citizens and UK businesses: 3 case studies
On 13 July 2023, the UK Government announced a sharp increase in both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees. The…
How the hospitality sector can utilise the UK immigration system to fill job vacancies as the holiday season looms
As the sun begins to shine and the UK holiday season gets under way, one of the biggest challenges for many hospitality businesses…
Hybrid Working: what sponsors need to know following the latest update to Home Office Guidance
On 13 April 2023, the Home Office released an updated version of Part 3 of Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors. This part…
Dreaming of a home in the Scottish Highlands? 5 steps to get you there
From Shetland to Argyll, more and more people are choosing to move to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The Highlands and Islands of…
Hospitality recruitment challenge: options available in the UK immigration system to help fill job vacancies
As the holiday season gets under way, one of the biggest challenges for many hospitality businesses continues to be getting the operational…
Immigration Law | What to expect in 2023
Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, and practitioners, individuals and businesses alike will be looking to our new…
New Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for international visitors to the UK.
On 9 March 2023, the Home Office announced the introduction of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for international…
Thorntons strengthens immigration law expertise
Jacqueline Moore, one of Scotland’s leading immigration solicitors, has joined Thorntons employment and immigration team as the full-…
Ballot Opening for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa is an exciting visa that offers Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old the opportunity to…
Shortage of pharmacists in the United Kingdom
The Pharmacist reports that, “Pharmacists across the UK are at risk of burnout as staffing shortages drive up locum rates, according to…
The Perfect Storm – Homeworking and Skilled Worker shortages in the Information and Communications sector
This blog post will look at what Home Office Licenced Sponsors need to do to ensure that they are meeting their duties and responsibilities…
Scale-up Visas: A new immigration route
The Scale-up Visa route comes into force today on 22 August 2022. The Scale-up Visa is a key visa route in the Home Office Plan for Growth…